UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA Panhellenic Recruitment Handbook Fall 2025
Table of Contents UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA PANHELLENIC 03. PNM Bill of Rights 04. UNG Panhellenic Council 06. Panhellenic Values 07. Why Recruitment? 08. Time Commitment 10. Educational Commitment 11. Financial Commitment 12. Round One: Open House 13. Round Two: Philanthropy 14. Round Three: Preference 15. Round Four: Bid Day 16. Meet the Sororities 17. Alpha Gamma Delta 18. Delta Phi Epsilon 19. Delta Zeta 20. Kappa Delta 21. Phi Mu 22. Sigma Kappa 23. Thank you
Potential New Member Bill of Rights POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER’S BILL OF RIGHTS BEST PRACTICE (1989) A sorority is a social experience based on the fundamental rights of free people to form voluntary associations, and sorority membership is a social experience arrived at by mutual choice and selection. The right to be treated as an individual The right to be fully informed about the recruitent process The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers The right to have invoidable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others The right to be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA) signing process The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience
Panhellenic Executive Council EXECUT I VE V I CE PRES I DENT Natalie Nix nanix9079@ung.edu V I CE PRESIDENT OF RECRUITMENT Tylar Novlesky tenovl0079@ung.edu PRES I DENT Ally Freligh alfrel4410@ung.edu V I CE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Hannah Hogan hrhoga1058@ung.edu V I CE PRESIDENT OF CAMPUS RELAT IONS Breckin Cooley abcool8002@ung.edu VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY & SCHOLARSHIP Makenzie Burge mcburg3060@ung.edu VICE PRESIDENT OF RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS Kaylynn Crump kcrum0988@ung.edu V I CE PRESIDENT OF ACTIVITIES Noelle Barnette ncbarn8107@ung.edu
Greek Life Vocabulary Below are some terms that you may hear throughout the recruitment process! If you are unsure what something means, refer to your Pi Chi and they can help guide you! Active - a sorority woman who has been formally initiated by her chapter Alumna - an initiated sorority member who is no longer in college, but can provide recommendations for her sorority Bid - a formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity issued by the Panhellenic Council or by and individual sorority Chapter - a local group of a national organization, designated by its own Greek letter name Initiation - the formal ceremony which brings new members into full membership of a sorority Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) - also known as “Pref Card”; binding agreement in which you will rank the sororities you visit during preference round, stating you will accept a bid from any sorority listed New Member - one who has been accepted as a member of a sorority; after a period of education about the sorority, they may be initiated National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) - a conference body consistent of all 26 members of women’s fraternities. UNG has 6 of the 26. Panhellenic Council - governing body of UNG’s 6 NPC member sororities on campus Potential New Member (PNM) - a woman who is participating in the Recruitment process and wishes to explore the possibilities of sorority membership (you!)
Panhellenic Recruitment Counselors “Pi Chis” A Pi Chi, or recruitment counselor, is a sorority member who acts as a guide and confidant to a group of potential new members (PNMs) during the recruitment process. They have left their own sorority’s recruitment team to provide an unbiased and supportive experience for the PNMs. Pi Chis help PNMs navigate the recruitment process, make friends, and understand the Panhellenic community. Each Pi Chi has their own designated Instagram account for recruitment! Makenzie Burge - @pichikenzie Breckin Cooley - @pichi_breckin Noelle Barnette - @pichinoelle Hannah Marsalis - @pi_chi_hannah Courtney Kunchick - @pichicourtney Kynlee Austin - @pichi_kynlee Peyton Tharp - @pi.chi_peyton Liz Patrick - @pi_chi_lizzie Emma Fisher - @pichi.em Lexie Holliday - @pichi.lexie Caitlyn Petty - @pichicaitlyn Ellie White - @pi.chi.ellie Anniston Smathers - @pichianniston Maley McDonald - @pichimaley Shelby Blake - @_pichi_shelby Lily McCarn - @pi.chi.lily Jenna Brown - @pi.chi.jenna Savannah Reed - @pi.chi.savannah Alyssa Gibson - @pichi.alyssaa Zelle Moore - @pichizelle Madison Pruitt - @pichi.madi Madison Ebert - @pi.chimadison Carlee Southhall - @pichi.carlee Lily Horne - @pichi_lily Reagan Hudson - @pi.chi_reagan Hannah Hogan - @pichi.hannah Parish - @pi.chi.lindsey Rylee West - @pichi_rylee Halle Pierce - @pi.chi.halle Madison Beatty - @pi.chimadison Andee Nix - @pichiandee Raegan Wynn - @pichiraegan Abigail Eaker - @pichi_abigail Rachel Heacox - @pichirachel Kirsten Herten - @pi.chi_kirsten Josie Slotnik - @pichi.josie PI CHI’S
Panhellenic Values SCHOLARSHIP It is important for our Panhellenic community to maintain high principles of exceptional academic Our chapters understand this importance, and have academic excellence programs dedicated to supporting their sisters and their grades. PHILANTHROPY Our community strives to provide support for those in need. Each of our chapters is partnered with one or more unique philanthropic efforts and host events for their philanthropies. LEADERSHIP The Panhellenic community provides many leadership opportunities for members. Chapter and Panhellenic officers have the opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills and attend national conferences. SISTERHOOD Sororities create lasting friendships which are made stronger by the bonds of sisterhood. Each chapter in our community has a unique history, ritual, and values that create a bond with extends outside of the University of North Georgia. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Why Recruitment? TESTIMONIALS FROM PANHELLENIC EXEC. ALLY FRELIGH - PANHELLENIC PRESIDENT “Coming to UNG I spent a lot of my first semester kind of alone and not really knowing where my place on campus would be. I was in choir with some amazing people when this girl who I had gotten super close to told me I should go through recruitment. In the past Greek life never interested me because I just didn't think I'd be able to find my community there, but against my better judgment I decided to register for recruitment and every single day since has been absolutely amazing. Throughout the process I was introduced to so many amazing women across all of the organizations and knew that no matter which organization I ran home to I had found friends everywhere. The Panhellenic community has allowed me to truly become my best self on this campus by pushing me to be a better leader, a better person and a better friend. I can't imagine my life without it.” NATALIE NIX - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT “When I came to UNG my Freshman year I knew making friends and finding my group of people was going to be very easy. Fast forward to my sophomore year, the only friends that I had made were my two roommates and three girls in my chemistry class. My sister is an alumni in Greek life and talked me into going through recruitment. While going through recruitment, I met so many amazing girls! Some of my best friends to this day are girls that I went through recruitment with, even though we found different homes. My sorority sisters have been the biggest blessing me to. From my highs of getting into nursing school and getting a job to my lows of going through heartbreak, they have always been there to life me up. I can’t wait to see the friendship you all make when you find your home this weekend!”
New Member Period The first semester of joining a sorority is considered your new member semester. During this period, chapters have a new member process that helps new members become acclimated to Greek life. This process typically adds weekly new member meetings and events to the general body requirements of attending chapter, philanthropy events, and other events held. The new member process is equal to adding 1.5 classes to your schedule. All new member education is required to be completed in 6 weeks maximum. Education First At UNG, our chapters understand that educations comes before everything else because it is the reason we are all here. We encourage you to be as involved as possible in your sorority, as you gain leadership development and opportunities you may not receive elsewhere. With that being said, every chapter has relief when needed. Many chapters offer a limited amount of study cuts from mandatory events to help out sisters who need to focus on their school. Time Commitment
Leadership Positions If you choose to fulfill a leadership position within your chapter OR on the Panhellenic council you will be responsible for fulfilling those duties. Different positions require different amount of time; however, the least time consuming positions are typically on a chapter’s junior executive council (also could be named as chairwoman or committee heads). These positions are typically equal to adding 1.5 classes to your schedule. Positions on the Executive Council for your chapter or Panhellenic typically require more time than a junior executive position. These positions are typically adding 2 classes to your schedule. A position such as president typically adds around 3 classes to your schedule. General Body Member Once you have completed your new member process, you will become a general member. The duties of a general member consists of attending weekly chapter meetings, philanthropy events, and other mandatory events designated by the chapter. Some chapters have service hour requirements per semester required for every member. Being a general member in your sorority is equal to adding 1 class to your schedule Time Commitment Cont.
Educational Commitment Our Panhellenic Community is committed to supporting academic excellence. Due to this fact, your college grade point average is taken into consideration while going through the recruitment process. Each chapter at UNG has their own GPA requirement which is listed below. If you do not have a college GPA, your high school GPA will be used. Delta Zeta No Minimum Delta Phi Epsilon 2.7 GPA Alpha Gamma Delta 2.5 GPA Kappa Delta 2.5 GPA Phi Mu 2.75 GPA Sigma Kappa 2.5 GPA
New Member dues are typically higher in order to cover one time fees that sororities require. Our sororities offer payment plans to help members that need it when paying dues. SORORITY NEW MEMBER DUES ACTIVE MEMBER DUES Alpha Gamma Delta $934 Fall: $427.50 Spring: $372.50 Delta Phi Epsilon $650 $400 Delta Zeta $479.02 $330 ($55 per month) Kappa Delta $857 Fall: $464 Spring: $452 Phi Mu $825 $95 per month Sigma Kappa $805 Fall: $437 Spring: $403 Financial Commitment Listed below are the New Member and semesterly dues for each sorority. Some sororities dues may include t-shirts, social ticket prices, etc. while others may not.
Save the Dates Recruitment Registration Open: May 15 - August 20 th $60 Registration Fee Meet the Greeks Thursday, August 14 th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Promenade PNM Orientation Two Options: Friday, August 22nd, 6:30 pm Wednesday, August 27 6:30 pm th, Hoag Auditorium Primary Recruitment: Thursday, August 28th 4:30 pm Friday, August 29th 4:30 pm Saturday, August 30th 10:30 am Sunday, August 31st 10:30 am Convocation Registration: Bid Day Monday, September 1st 1:00 pm Memorial Gym
Hoag (PNM Orientations) Memorial Gym Bid Day Promenade Bid Day Convocation Center Recruitment Cotrell Recruitment Campus Map
Room 219 Alpha Gamma Delta Room 216 Delta Phi Epsilon Room 119 Kappa Delta Recruitment Team Area Convocation Center Convocation Center First Floor Second Floor
Cottrell First Floor Room 153 Phi Mu Room 172 Ballroom A: Delta Zeta Room 172 Ballroom B: Sigma Kappa *A Pi Chi will walk with you to Cottrell and back to Convocation
Recruitment Schedule Thursday, August 28 th Friday, August 29 th Saturday, August 30 th 4:30 pm Convocation Center Check-in 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm 1 Round st 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm 2 Round nd 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 3 Round rd 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm 4 Round th 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm 5 Round th 9:15 pm - 9:45 pm 6 Round th 10:00 pm - 10:30 pm 7 Round th 4:30 pm Convocation Center Check-in 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm 1 Round st 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm 2 Round nd 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 3 Round rd 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm 4 Round th 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm 5 Round th 9:15 pm - 9:45 pm 6 Round th 10:00 pm - 10:30 pm 7 Round th 10:45 pm - 11:15 pm 8 Round th 10:30 am Convocation Center Check-in 11:30 pm - 12:10 pm 1 Round st 12:30 pm - 1:10 pm 2 Round nd 1:30 pm - 2:10 pm 3 Round rd 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Lunch Break 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm 4 Round th 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm 5 Round th 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm 6 Round th 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm 7 Round th 7:00 pm - 7:40 pm 8 Round th 8:00 pm - 8:40 pm 9 Round th 9:00 pm - 9:40 pm 10 Round th Sunday, August 31 st 10:30 am Convocation Center Check-in 11:30 pm - 12:15 pm 1 Round st 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm 2 Round nd 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 3 Round rd 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm 4 Round th 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 5 Round th 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm 6 Round th 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm PNMs Compete Preferences Monday, September 1st 1:00 pm PNMs report to Memorial Hall Gym 1:30 pm PNMs Run Home 2:15 pm New Members celebrate with their new chapter
What to Bring? Most PNMs will carry a bag with some of their personal belongings to use during waiting periods, or to freshen up before rounds. You can bring a bookba, tote bag, ec., but whatever you bring will NOT be allowed in the Recruitment Rooms SCHOOL SUPPLIES Bring anything that you may need to work on! You will have down time throughout the day, so a laptop, iPad, Airpods, etc. could be helpful to ensure you don’t fall behind on assignments. HYGEINE PRODUCTS Deodorant, perfume, a hairbrush, etc. could be helpful to ensure you look and feel your best before going to different rounds! MISCELLANEOUS A phone charger, book, and snacks could help you get through each day as well!
WHAT TO WEAR For Open House, you will wear your Panhellenic Shirt and your choice of bottoms. Some wear athletic skirts, jean shorts, etc.; the best advice is wear what you feel comfortable and confident in! Round One: Open House WHAT TO EXPECT During Round One, you will visit all six sororities. You will speak to active members of the chapter and get to know a little bit about you! This is the most casual day, so be sure to be yourself and allow your personality to shine through. At the end of the day, you will rank the 6 sororities. Front of Shirt Back of Shirt
Round Two: Sisterhood & Philanthropy WHAT TO EXPECT During Round Two, you will visit AT MOST FOUR sororities. Each sorority you visit will inform you of their unique philanthropies and values. This day serves to form a deeper connection with the sororities and to also ask important questions you may have about the sorority’s sisterhood. When selecting your preferred sororities at the end of the day, consider which philanthropies and values resonated with you the most and which sisterhoods you feel a potential connection with. WHAT TO WEAR Philanthropy & Sisterhood round is a step up from Open House. Typically, PNMs wear a nice top with a nice skirt, a cute sundress, or a nice top with jeans. It’s important that you are comfortable an confident in whatever you choose to wear!
Round Three: Preference WHAT TO EXPECT During Preference Round, you will visit AT MOST TWO sororities. This is the most intimate round of the recruitment process. Each chapter you visit will share the stories of their sisterhood and what bonds each sister together. Be honest with the sororities regarding where your heart is and be ready to have tough conversations if you find yourself feeling torn. This round is all about you finding your home and that should be the main topic of conversation. WHAT TO WEAR Preference Round is another step up from Philanthropy Round. This round is more formal than the past two due to it’s intimacy. Typically, PNMs will wear a nice dress or jumpsuit that makes them feel confident. Sororities will typically be seen wearing dresses.
WHAT TO WEAR Your chapter will give you a t-shirt once you receive your bid! A neutral pair of shorts, an athletic skirt, or leggings are easy to pair with your new chapter’s bid day theme. The chapters will provide accessories that go with their Bid Day theme! WHAT TO EXPECT Bid Day is the BEST DAY of the recruitment process! On Bid Day, PNMs get to find our which sorority they are being offered a bid from. Once the bids have been accepted, everyone will report to the gum to run home to their new sisters! After running home, chapters will go their separate ways to their own individual bid day venues. Bid Day!
Meet the Sororities UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA ΑΓΔ • ΔΦΕ • ΔΖ • ΚΔ • ΦΜ • ΣK ΑΓΔ • ΔΦΕ • ΔΖ • ΚΔ • ΦΜ • ΣK
Alpha Gamma Delta THETA DELTA CHAPTER; “ALPHA GAM; AGD” Values - Loving, Leading, Lasting Colors - Red, Buff, and Green Chapter Jewel - Pearl Chapter Flower - Red and Buff Roses & Green Asparagus Plumosa Fern Fun Fact: Total Installed Collegiate Chapters: 199 Instagram: @alphagamung Chapter Mascot - Squirrel Weekly Chapter Day - Tuesdays at 8 Philanthropies - Fighting Hunger, Feeding America, Meals on Wheels, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation
Delta Phi Epsilon GAMMA OMEGA CHAPTER; “D PHI E; DEEPH” Values - Sisterhood, Justice, Love Colors - Royal Purple and Pure Gold Chapter Jewel - Pearl Chapter Flower - Lovely Purple Iris Chapter Mascot - Unicorn Weekly Chapter Day - Mondays at 7 Philanthropies - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), Delta Phi Epsilon Foundation, and No One Alone Fun Fact: Delta Phi Epsilon is the only sorority founded at a professional school! Instagram: @dphieung
Delta Zeta XI XI CHAPTER; “DEEZEE/DZ” Values - Friendship, Belonging, Curiosity, Generosity, Citizenship, Empowerment Colors - Rose and Green Chapter Jewel - Diamond Chapter Flower - Pink Killarney Rose Chapter Mascot - Turtle Weekly Chapter Day - Mondays at 7:30 Philanthropy - Hearing and Speech Fun Fact: Delta Zeta was founded in 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio! Instagram: @deltazetaung
Kappa Delta EPSILON GAMMA CHAPTER; “KAYDEE/KD” Values - Friendship & Loyalty, Personal Belonging, Lifelong Learning, Selfless Sacrifice Colors - Olive Green and Pearl White Chapter Jewel - Diamond, Emerald, and Pearl Chapter Flower - White Rose Chapter Symbol - Nautilus Shell, Dagger, Teddy Bear Weekly Chapter Day - Mondays at 7:30 Philanthropies - Prevent Child Abuse of America Fun Fact: Kappa Delta has 168 collegiate chapters across the nation! Instagram: @ungkappadelta
Values - Love, Honor, Truth Colors - Pink and White Chapter Symbol - Quatrefoil Chapter Flower - Carnation Chapter Mascot - Lion named Sir Fidel Weekly Chapter Day - Tuesdays at 8 Philanthropies - Community Helping Place & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Phi Mu KAPPA UPSILON CHAPTER Fun Fact: Phi Mu is the second oldest sorority in the nation! Instagram: @ungphimu
Values - Friendship, Loyalty, Personal Growth, and Service Colors - Maroon and Lavender Chapter Jewel - Pearl Chapter Flower - Wild Purple Violet Chapter Symbols - Dove and Heart Weekly Chapter Day - Mondays at 7 Philanthropies - Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology, Maine Seacoast Mission, Alzheimer’s Association Sigma Kappa KAPPA LAMBDA CHAPTER; “SKAPPA, SK” Fun Fact: Sigma Kappa’s Philanthropies spell out the word SIGMA! Instagram: @sigmakappaung
GO GREEK FIND YOUR HOME QUESTIONS? CONTACT US! LIZ.ARTZ@UNG.EDU LIZ ARTZ (PANHELLENIC ADV I SOR ) : TENOVL0079@UNG.EDU TYLAR NOVLESKY (VP OF RECRUITMENT): KCRUM0988@UNG.EDU KAYLYNN CRUMP (VP OF RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS):
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